Maintenance Mechanic (Historic Preservation) (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Yosemite National Park, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This seasonal Maintenance Mechanic (Historic Preservation) position is at Yosemite National Park, with an anticipated entry-on-duty date in April 2027. Start timing may vary due to weather, project needs, or funding. The position performs simple and routine maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, and related utilities using trade practices spanning carpentry, masonry, painting, roofing, and motor vehicle operation. Work includes repairing and modifying wood components of historic and prehistoric structures; preparing building surfaces for painting; assisting with maintenance, repair, and stabilization of historic and prehistoric ruins and sites; removing deteriorated roofing materials and helping restore and stabilize roofs; and operating a light truck to transport supplies and materials. This is a temporary seasonal appointment not to exceed 1,039 hours, expected to end when the season’s work is completed. Employment may be terminated earlier due to funding, project needs, performance, or other considerations.

Requirements

• Demonstrate the ability to perform Maintenance Worker (Historic Preservation) WG-5 work without more than normal supervision; this is the screen-out factor.
• Have experience performing simple and routine maintenance and repair using trade practices in more than one of the following areas: carpentry, masonry, painting, roofing, and motor vehicle operation.
• Clearly document relevant experience and training in the resume; the resume must support responses to the assessment questionnaire.
• Meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and an average of at least 2 points on all job elements.
• Be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Participate in Direct Deposit and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Be at least 18 years old, or meet one of the specified eligibility conditions for employment at age 16 or older; must be 18 or older to operate government vehicles or be assigned to a hazardous position.
• Wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards if required.
• Be willing to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work if required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair grounds, exterior structures, buildings, and related utilities using a variety of trade practices.
• Repair and modify wood components of historic and prehistoric structures.
• Clean and repair buildings, walls, trim, and floor surfaces in preparation for painting.
• Assist with maintenance, repair, and stabilization of historic and prehistoric ruins and sites.
• Remove deteriorated roofing materials and assist with restoring and stabilizing roofs.
• Operate a light truck to pick up supplies and transport materials to and from worksites.

Benefits

• Uniform allowance provided.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a range of benefits; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed